Gay pride event slated in Johnstown

May 05, 2011|By the DAILY AMERICAN

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP- — Keystone Alliance/Gaylife Newsletter and the Allies Club will hold a gay pride festival and forum Friday in Johnstown. The event will be held at the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College auditorium. It is free and open to the public. The event begins with a festival and forum from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be attended by members of 23 organizations ranging from politicians, police, clergy and other professionals. The second segment of the event is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be a pride prom and drag show, with the crowning of a May king and May queen. It will also include a DJ, dancing and a drag show for entertainment, as well as a raffle, drinks, soda and water, mock tails for the Pride Prom, popcorn being handed out for free and hot dogs.